Greater Media, Inc.,known asGreater Media,was an American media company that specialized in radio stations. The markets where they owned radio stations includedBoston,Detroit,Philadelphia,Charlotte,and the state ofNew Jersey.The company was formed in 1956 inSouthbridge, Massachusetts,and its headquarters were located inBraintree, Massachusetts.
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mass media |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Defunct | 2016 |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Peter H. Smyth(Chairman&Chief executive officer) |
| Products | Radio stations |
| Divisions | Radio Broadcasting Newspaper |
| Website | Greater-Media |
Greater Media also published several weekly newspapers in Central New Jersey. The newspaper group won 12 Suburban Newspapers of America awards for 2006.[1]
On November 12, 2007, Greater Media announced it was buying three stations inCharlotte, North CarolinafromLincoln Financial Media--WBT,WBT-FM,andWLNK.[2]The deal was finalized on January 31, 2008.
On July 19, 2016,Beasley Broadcast Groupannounced that it would acquire Greater Media's radio stations for $240 million.[3]The FCC approved the sale on October 6, and the sale closed on October 29.[4]The Greater Media newspapers were sold to the Newspaper Media Group.[5]
List of radio stations
editBoston
edit- WROR-FM105.7 FM — Classic Hits
- WKLB-FM102.5 FM — Country
- WBQT96.9 FM — Rhythmic AC
- WMJX106.7 FM — Adult Contemporary
- WBOS92.9 FM — Modern Rock
Detroit
editNew Jersey
edit- WMGQ98.3 FM — Adult Contemporary, New Brunswick
- WCTC1450 AM — Talk, New Brunswick
- WDHA-FM105.5 FM — Rock, Dover
- WMTR1250 AM —Oldies; Morristown
- WRAT95.9 FM — Rock, Point Pleasant
- WJRZ-FM100.1 FM — Adult Contemporary, Manahawkin
Philadelphia
editCharlotte
editList of publications
editNames in parentheses are themarketsthey serve, all of which are inNew Jersey.
- Atlanticville(Eatontown,Long Branch,Monmouth Beach,Ocean Township,West Long Branch)
- the hub(Fair Haven,Little Silver,Oceanport,Red Bank,Rumson,Sea Bright,Shrewsbury,Tinton Falls)
- Examiner(Allentown,Millstone,Roosevelt,Upper Freehold)
- Independent(Aberdeen,Hazlet,Holmdel,Keyport,Matawan,Middletown)
- News Transcript(Colts Neck,Englishtown,Freehold,Manalapan,Marlboro)
- Tri-Town News(Howell,Jackson,Lakewood,Plumsted)
- Edison/Metuchen Sentinel(Edison,Metuchen)
- North/South Brunswick Sentinel(North Brunswick,South Brunswick)
- East Brunswick Sentinel(East Brunswick,Helmetta,Jamesburg,Milltown,Monroe,South River,Spotswood)
- Suburban(Old Bridge,Sayreville)
References
edit- ^"GMN takes 12 awards in national SNA contest"Archived2007-09-30 at theWayback Machine.The Sentinelnewspaper, Edison/Metuchen New Jersey, Greater Media. February 7, 2007
- ^"Greater Media, Inc. - Greater Media To Acquire Lincoln Financial Group'S Wbt-Am, Wbt-Fm And Wlnk-Fm In Charlotte, Nc".Archived fromthe originalon 2008-06-29.Retrieved2007-11-12.
- ^"Beasley Purchasing Greater Media For $240 Million".July 19, 2016.RetrievedJuly 19,2016.
- ^Beasley Closes on Greater Media Purchase; Makes Multiple Staff Moves
- ^Greater Media Will Part With Its Newspaper Group